Ice
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  • Parts 7
  • Time 27m
  • Reads 326
  • Votes 18
  • Parts 7
  • Time 27m
Ongoing, First published Jul 03, 2015
The first thing I did when I got home was run some water in the bathtub. I'd made sure that this time, after coming from Numbers, I'd drop by the 24 hour convenience store for some ice blocks.
When the tub was filled 3/4 of the way I dumped bags and bags of ice into the tub and quickly jumped in.
The thrilling and biting coolness of the water revitalised and relieved me, effectively washing the night away.
And I slept in the ice cold tub...
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Diara Arr.
Not everybody needs a fairytale ending.

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